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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.26, 308.43 and 168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.26, 308.43 and 168 is: 232.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.26 : 308.43 = 168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.26/308.43 = 168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.26x = 308.43 × 168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.26x = 51,816.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,816.24/223.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.09

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